Communications Specialist

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Website content and press releases
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Interactive/new media
• Communications

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)